Celebrate A Memorable Mother’s Day With Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur

This Mother’s Day, Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur invites families to honour the remarkable women in their lives with an elegant celebration of flavour and finesse. From indulgent international cuisine and refined Cantonese and Japanese set menus to nostalgic local flavours and sophisticated afternoon tea, the hotel presents a curated culinary journey designed to delight and inspire.

Guests can look forward to premium ingredients, handcrafted delicacies, and beautifully composed desserts, each thoughtfully created for a memorable celebration shared with loved ones.

SOURCES: SHANGRI-LA KUALA LUMPUR

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Lemon Garden

Lemon Garden is the ideal venue to celebrate Mother’s Day, set within a garden-inspired ambience overlooking the koi pond. It offers a relaxed setting for guests to come together and honour mothers over a memorable dining experience. On 10th May 2026, guests may enjoy a special Mother’s Day celebration featuring live cooking stations and a generous buffet spread curated by the culinary team led by Executive Chef Eric Fettke.

Highlights from the buffet include a burrata station, offering soft, creamy burrata with a delicate, milky richness, paired with fresh seasonal accompaniments. Indulgence continues with lobster eggs Benedict, featuring tender lobster over perfectly poached eggs, complemented by smooth hollandaise.

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At the live station, smoked salmon crêpes are freshly prepared with lightly smoked salmon for a silky texture. The celebration concludes with desserts including rose crème brûlée, with floral-infused custard and crisp caramelised sugar, and gourmet handmade truffles, offering rich chocolate intensity.

Priced at RM198 nett for lunch and RM258 nett for dinner, Lemon Garden offers a perfect setting for families to celebrate Mother’s Day. For reservations and inquiries, please contact us at +603 2786 2378 or email dining.KL@shangri-la.com.

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Tang Wei Officially Confirms Second Pregnancy: “It Was A Big Surprise”

After weeks of speculation, Chinese actress Tang Wei (汤唯) has officially confirmed her second pregnancy! The 46-year-old is expecting a baby with her director husband, Kim Tae Yong (김태용).

The actress took to Instagram to share the news, posting a photo of her, Kim Tae Yong and their daughter holding a horse figurine. In the captions, Tang Wei wrote, “It is true. It was a big surprise, and of course, I’m very happy. We’re welcoming another little horse into the family, and we’re all so excited. Thank you so much for your concerns.”

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Earlier this year, Tang Wei sparked pregnancy rumours after fans noticed her covering up her stomach while in public. Her interaction with actress Ni Ni (倪妮) also prompted curiosity after the latter expressed surprise when they spoke to each other at an event. In a recent public appearance in Beijing, the film star sported a growing baby bump, adding fuel to the speculation.

With her confirmation, fans immediately shared congratulatory messages to Tang Wei and her family. Celebrities like Wang Lee Hom also congratulated the actress on the happy news. Many fans also wished her a smooth and safe pregnancy, advising her to take care of herself. While there were concerns about her health, the reactions were overall positive.

SOURCE: TWITTER (@soompi)

Tang Wei and Kim Tae Yong tied the knot in 2014, and the couple later welcomed their first child, a daughter, in 2016. Currently, the actress hasn’t disclosed how far along her pregnancy is. However, many believe the family will welcome the baby later this year, in the Year of the Horse, which hints she’s already in her second or third trimester.

We congratulate Tang Wei and Kim Tae Yong on their pregnancy, and we can’t wait to see their little one. We also wish the actress a smooth and safe pregnancy journey.

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C-pop Singer Rong To Hold First Concert In Malaysia This June

Viral Chinese singer Rong is set to stage his first ever concert in Malaysia! Organised by KXL Crossover, Rong [Searching • For Your Answer] World Tour in Malaysia is taking place on 20th June (Saturday), 6pm at Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting. The concert marks a significant milestone for the singer’s international presence as he brings a whole new live experience with top-notch production from sound to visuals that will delight fans here, who have been anticipating to catch him live.

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A white-collar worker turned full-time singer, the avid music lover first garnered attention for his covers online. Then came his cover of “Too Much” (Tai Duo), which turned him into an internet sensation.

His music career took off in 2019 with the releases of “Whale” (Jing Yu) and “Your Answer” (Ni De Da An). The latter, which have been inspiring listeners with hope, resilience and courage, cemented his name in the industry.

Known for his distinctive smoky voice that moves fluidly across styles, Rong sings about relatable real- life experiences, touching hearts with songs like “Your Answer” (Ni De Da An), “None of My Business” (Yu Wo Wu Guan), “You Are the Light” (Ni Jiu Shi Na Dao Guang), “All the Resentment” (Suo You De Bu Gan) and “Not Sent” (Wei Fa Song), along with covers like “Miss You 3000” (Xiang Jian Ni Xiang Jian Ni Xiang Jian Ni).

“Can’t wait to see all of you at my first concert in Malaysia. I have been preparing for this show for a long time. Through my music and my voice, I hope that we will be ‘Searching for Your Answer’ together!” Rong said with excitement.

Tickets are available for purchase at rwgenting.com and my.bookmyshow.com from 27th April (Monday), 12pm onwards for RM558 (VVIP), RM488 (VIP), RM388 (PS1) and RM288 (PS2), subject to processing fees.

For more information, visit KXL Crossover on its official website and social media pages.

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Evanescence To Perform First KL Concert In 14 Years This November

After a 14-year wait, Evanescence is finally returning to Malaysia! The iconic rock band recently announced they’re coming to Kuala Lumpur this November, making their only Southeast Asian stop of their upcoming tour.

Announcing the news is Evanescence frontwoman Amy Lee herself. The band is performing at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on 28th November 2026 (Saturday). Hello Universe is the organiser, with support from GoLive Asia as the official ticketing partner. Tickets will go on sale on 8th May 2026 (Friday), 10am.

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This upcoming show marks the band’s long-awaited return to KL after 14 years. The last time Evanescence was in town was in 2012, when they performed at KL Live for a crowd of 3,000. Amy herself expressed excitement about the band’s return, noting how long it’s been since they were last here. Here’s what we know about the concert so far:

Evanescence Live In Kuala Lumpur 2026

• Date: 28th November 2026 (Saturday)
• Time: 8pm
• Venue: National Hockey Stadium, Bukit Jalil
• Organiser: Hello Universe
• Ticket Prices: TBA
• Ticket Sale: Tickets are available from 8th May 2026 (Friday), 10am onwards, via GoLive Asia

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For more information on the concert, visit Hello Universe or GoLive Asia’s official website and social media pages. Are you ready to rock out with Evanescence?

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Warung Terang Turns KL Laneways Into A Living Pasar Of Cultural, Light, & Movement This May

After dark, the laneways and heritage facades of Downtown Kuala Lumpur will transform into immersive storytelling spaces through light, sound, and motion. Warung Terang by Filamen brings projection mapping out of large-scale building facades into a mobile, artist-led experience. 

Unfolding from 8th to 17th May, six artworks will move across locations including Jalan Tun H.S Lee, Jalan Sang Guna, Muzium Telekom, and River of Life, inviting the public to explore light, sound, and cultural stories up close as the experience appears, shifts and re-emerges across the city. 

Curated by Filamen, Warung Terang is developed as an ongoing exploration of how contemporary digital art can exist freely within the city, moving beyond fixed installations into formats that invite closer interaction between the public, the artworks, and artists. With support from Think City, Warung Terang is one of the programmes under the KL Fest. The initiative also seeks to draw audiences back into overlooked urban spaces, reactivating areas that often fade after dark. 

Guided by the theme of pasar, Warung Terang takes cues from Southeast Asia’s marketplaces – places defined not just by goods but by the constant exchange of ideas, conversations, and cultural encounters. Taking place over two weekends, Warung Terang brings together daytime workshops and evening street activations, where projection mapping comes alive alongside Reavang, an open platform for artists and creatives to experiment with visuals and sound in a live urban setting.

As night sets in, Downtown KL shifts into pockets of colour, sound and activities, encouraging people to slow down, walk through the city and rediscover spaces they would normally pass by. Artists remain on-site, allowing visitors to get a behind-the-scenes look, have conversations and engage directly with the work as it happens – breaking the usual distance between projection mapping and audience.

The inaugural edition of Warung Terang brings together Southeast Asian artists, including Malaysian artists Fairuz Sulaiman of Sekolah Main Wayang, known for blending traditional storytelling with contemporary media, visual collective Fonetikar, multimedia artist Tan Ji Kean, and Indonesian collectives and artists featuring The Fox, The Folks, Story of Karana, and Hue, drawing from the lived experiences and everyday exchanges found in the marketplace, where stories will be reimagined through light, visuals, audio and live interaction.

“In a pasar, it’s never just about what is being sold – it’s about the people, the conversations and the shared stories that move through the space,” said Abdul Shakir, Co-Founder of Filamen. “With Warung Terang, we wanted to bring that into Downtown KL, where audiences are not just watching, but becoming part of the experience – rediscovering familiar places and forming meaningful new memories along the way.”

KL Fest runs from 6th to 31st May, 2026, across Downtown Kuala Lumpur, activating heritage buildings, streets, and public spaces through more than 80 events and over 700 hours of programming, the majority of which are free to the public. Organised by Think City in collaboration with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), the festival forms part of a broader effort to reimagine the city through culture, with activations like Warung Terang bringing audiences closer to the streets through more intimate, ground-level encounters. The festival is held in conjunction with Visit Malaysia 2026, Warisan KL, and Kuala Lumpur’s designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Design.

For more information, visit Filamen’s Instagram.

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(Video) KATSEYE Megan & Lara Embroiled In Controversy Involving Manon’s Hiatus

There hasn’t been a peaceful day in the KATSEYE fandom as of late, and it seems there’s more controversy recently. Earlier this week, rumours circulated that the group may have been sharing confidential information about their groupmate Manon and her hiatus.

In case you’re unaware, Manon has been on hiatus since early this year, with her label HYBE x Geffen (HxG) citing health issues. However, fans generally believe the agency deliberately placed the idol on hiatus, with many claiming it was discrimination. Some even alleged that the company forced Manon into a hiatus to dismiss her from KATSEYE. Unfortunately, a recent rumour seemed to add weight to the fans’ claims.

SOURCE: TWITTER (@katseyeworld)

SOURCE: TWITTER (@ThePopFlop & @manonloops)

Earlier this week, a clip of social media personalities Trisha Paytas and Oscar Gracey discussing KATSEYE’s current situation circulated online. In the clip, the two claimed to have some inside information about the group and Manon’s hiatus. While Trisha and Oscar never go into detail about the “tea” they’ve received, the clip sparked accusations that the other KATSEYE members have been sharing information about Manon to influencers.

Adding to this controversy is an influencer named Harry Daniels. There were allegations that Lara and Megan unfollowed Harry’s Instagram after learning that he and other influencers had been leaking information they had shared in secret about KATSEYE and Manon. In a possible act of retaliation, Harry shared a post on Instagram, tagging Megan’s private account, seemingly trying to expose her.

@chromalinked

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Harry did spark backlash for the post, with some calling him petty for sharing Megan’s personal account over unfollow. However, the bulk of the criticism in this entire situation falls upon KATSEYE, particularly Lara and Megan. Many slammed them for sharing details about Manon’s situation to influencers, arguing that the girls may be involved in their groupmate’s hiatus. Some even claimed that the group’s loyalty has fallen through.

It’s worth noting that everything remains an allegation, and none of the claims has concrete evidence to back them. Nevertheless, fans continue to express disappointment towards KATSEYE, while still wishing Manon the best and for her return.

Sources: Twitter (1)(2)

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BALLISTIK BOYZ Strips Back The Mask Of Romance In Newest EP “BEAT”

BALLISTIK BOYZ from EXILE TRIBE is set to kick off its full-scale 2026 activities with the release of their new EP, “BEAT”, dropping on 29th April (Wednesday). To celebrate the launch, the group made the collection available digitally starting 24th April (Friday), giving their fans, BALLY’S, an early access to what is shaping up to be the group’s most emotionally candid project to date.

With four entirely new tracks, “BEAT” marks a creative evolution for the group, presenting a curated set of love songs that explore romantic emotions from a male perspective with raw honesty. The project was born from a challenge by their label to tackle the concept of “obsessive love”.

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“This particular theme was a first for us”, says member MASAHIRO SUNADA, or affectionately known as MASA. “We felt that it was something only we—having accumulated the experience we have now—could truly express. When we heard the demo for “All you need is me”, the members locked eyes during the intro as if to say, ‘This is it!’ By the chorus, we knew it was fate.”

The EP arrives after the group’s recent single “Perfect,” which centred on the theme of “everyday romance.” While the track highlighted the warmth and tenderness of ordinary moments shared with someone special, “BEAT” delves deeper into the more complex emotions that lie beneath the surface. The choreography for the lead track “All you need is me” was created by Brian Puspos, renowned for his work with BTS and Jungkook.

Reflecting on the group’s growth, MASA shared that “BEAT” represents the next phase of their career. “This EP is packed with the music we want to deliver right now—songs that could only be fully expressed by giving 100 out of 100. Having entered the second chapter of BALLISTIK BOYZ, this work is a statement of our resolve and determination.”

“BEAT” is now available on major streaming platforms starting 24th April 2026 (Friday), with the physical EP release following on 29th April 2026 (Wednesday). The group will embark on the BALLISTIK BOYZ LIVE TOUR 2026 “BEAT BLAST Z”, scheduled to run across Japan from July to August 2026.

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